Players like Sulemana
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSulemana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sulemana are Mats Pannewig, Pablo Ibáñez, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby. Doppel rates Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sulemana is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his finishing ability in the top 7% of his peers. Despite his overall quality rating placing him in the bottom tier, he excels in winning possession in advanced areas and contributing defensively through tackles and interceptions. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, making consistent appearances a challenge.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sulemana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €18m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sulemana
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sulemana?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Sulemana, with a 83/100 overall match. Pablo Ibáñez and Makaya Ibrahima Diaby are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sulemana?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sulemana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sulemana's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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